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Steelers could activate Dixon as 3rd QB for Monday night

According to sources the Steelers are considering activating 3 QB's for next Monday nights game. I would think this would be a no brainer. Normally only activating 2 QB's is sufficient but with Ben's ankle and Maurkice Pouncey's problematic injury it would make sense to have Dixon available.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is listed as questionable for Monday's game at San Francisco with a high-ankle sprain. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday he'll consider activating Dennis Dixon as a third quarterback if Roethlisberger is unable to practice this week.

"Obviously, if we go into this game with Ben less than 100 percent, three quarterbacks is a potential option," Tomlin said. "We'll get all our quarterbacks ready. If he's going to play, he's going to practice.

"As we get closer to situational football, everyone who's going to be a participant needs reps. Right now, we're trying to get him as healthy as possible on a day-to-day basis."

Tomlin dismissed the possibility of holding out Roethlisberger against San Francisco to ensure he's ready for the playoffs.